Model year guide

2018 Lexus nx 300

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Lexus nx 300 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 249 on record.

2018 Lexus nx 300 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2018 Lexus nx 300 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined25 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2018 Lexus nx 300 recalls 1

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #20V682000 · manufacturer #20TA02, 20LA01 · 04/11/2020

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexu…

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2018 Lexus nx 300 MPG & running costs

Combined25 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,300
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2018 Lexus nx 300 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,500
Fuel only$16,500
Per mile$0.22

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2018 Lexus nx 300 trims & engines on record

Trims
300 Luxury
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl

2018 Lexus nx 300 vehicles on record

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2018 Lexus nx 300 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Lexus nx 300 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2018 Lexus nx 300. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Lexus nx 300 get?

The 2018 Lexus nx 300 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 25 mpg combined (22 city / 28 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.